More than 70,000 wounded and sick soldiers returning to Sheffield were cared for in the city’s hospitals, halls, schools and even cricket pavilions by the territorial force of the 3rd Northern General Hospital.

Curator Dr Derek Cullen said: “The heroism of the medical staff is reflected in the numbers in the unit decorated with military medals.”

One of the most unique items on display will be the skull of Joe Clarke, who sustained a serious head injury in France, was brought back to Sheffield and had part of his skull covered by a gold plate made by city silversmiths Mappin and Webb.